| Whether a big occasion is looming or you just | | | | more substantial. If it's your first Christmas |
| want to express your love, what's the perfect | | | | together and the relationship is serious, don't go |
| romantic gift? What'll make you look stellar in your | | | | the flowers/candy route. The permanence of gift |
| sweetie's eyes? These are really tough questions | | | | directly relates to the permanence of the |
| to answer because there is no one, single correct | | | | relationship. |
| answer. However, classic romantic gifts have | | | | 3. Perfume - Scent is very powerful. It can |
| endured the test of time for good reasons. They | | | | conjure incredibly wonderful memories and |
| work! So, what's a classic? | | | | feelings, but it can also do the opposite. While a lot |
| 1. Flowers - They are great for you guys, but | | | | of marketing is aimed at perfume as a gift, do |
| women should not overlook them. Giving a guy a | | | | your homework before attempting this purchase. |
| dozen roses will blow him away, mostly because it | | | | Scope out his/her existing stash of toiletries. Get |
| is so unexpected. Flowers are one of the easiest | | | | an idea what kind of scents he/she likes. Maybe |
| gifts that you can give. Just call the florist, they | | | | you will luck out and find an almost empty bottle |
| will suggest what's appropriate and you're done. | | | | of some wonder cologne that you can simply |
| Flowers make a big impact, with an efficient use | | | | duplicate. If not, take a few notes of what he |
| of time. | | | | she currently uses. That way when you visit the |
| 2. Candy -This is a truly romantic gift. Smooth | | | | perfume counter you have some hope of buying |
| creamy chocolate, glossy sugar coatings and rich | | | | a scent he/she will actually like and wear. |
| caramels are all indulgent and sensuous. But, be | | | | 4. Jewelry - It is the all time, most romantic gift. |
| really careful with this one. Many, many people are | | | | The giving of precious metals and jewels dates |
| trying to lose weight and may not appreciate the | | | | back millennium, so it has stood the test of time. |
| temptation that a gift of candy would be. So, | | | | Generally, the more expensive the item given, the |
| make certain that heart-shaped box of chocolates | | | | more commitment it symbolizes. So, if you've |
| will be welcome. | | | | been dating for a few months, silver might be |
| Both flowers and candy are gifts that do not last. | | | | more appropriate that gold. Then again, when that |
| When the flowers die and the candy has been | | | | 25th anniversary comes around everything is |
| eaten, your honey has nothing left from you. | | | | appropriate - gold, platinum, diamonds. Don't think |
| Sometimes this is just fine, but other times it can | | | | jewelry only as a gift to a woman; most men |
| leave him/her a little empty. One of the things to | | | | would love to get some nice jewelry too. |
| consider when selecting a gift is the importance of | | | | Whether its, a gold necklace, hoop earrings or |
| the occasion. For example, for your wedding | | | | something pearl, you won't run out of fresh ideas |
| anniversary you want to give him/her something | | | | for him or her. |